The importance of odours in the workplace: a review

Autor/innen

  • Zuzana Kapustová Faculty of Economics and Management, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
  • Elena Horská Faculty of Economics and Management, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
  • Jakub Berčík Faculty of Economics and Management, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
  • Johana Paluchová Faculty of Economics and Management, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
  • Ľubomír Gurčík Faculty of Economics and Management, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18531/Studia.Mundi.2018.05.04.97-104

Schlagwörter:

odour, olfactory, workplace, aromachology, essential oil

Abstract

The most persistent memory on any space is often its odour, therefore the presence of a pleasant odours results in higher self efficacy, setting higher goals and employing efficient work strategies in comparison to working in a no-scent condition. Moreover, unpleasant odours might increase stress level and result in a loss of productivity. The paper aims to provide a review of the available literature regarding the influence of odours on the human activities with special reference to essential oils in the workplace and their impact on work performance.

Autor/innen-Biografien

  • Zuzana Kapustová, Faculty of Economics and Management, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra

    assistent professor
    E-mail: zuzana.lajdova@gmail.com

  • Elena Horská, Faculty of Economics and Management, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra

    professor
    E-mail: elena.horska@gmail.com

  • Jakub Berčík, Faculty of Economics and Management, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra

    assistent professor
    E-mail: jakubstudio@gmail.com

  • Johana Paluchová, Faculty of Economics and Management, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra

    assistent professor
    E-mail: johana.paluchova@gmail.com

  • Ľubomír Gurčík, Faculty of Economics and Management, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra

    professor
    E-mail:  lubomir.gurcik@uniag.sk

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2018-12-21